Royal waiting room

A royal waiting room is a space at a train station intended for use by members of a royal family when traveling by train. According to protocol, a monarch should not have to wait, so that when they arrive, all arrangements are already in place. However, this is not always feasible when traveling by train. Because stations are required for regular services, it is not always possible for royal trains to be placed at platforms in advance. For this reason, some stations are equipped with a waiting room offering greater comfort and privacy. These facilities are often found in stations located near royal palaces.

Since members of royal families began traveling by train in the second half of the 19th century, both private railroad cars for royal use and dedicated waiting rooms were introduced. When prominent new stations were constructed near royal residences during this period, royal waiting rooms were often incorporated into their design.